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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
4
The Browning Missouri newspaper under Fern N Woodward and G T Woodward marks its long running ownership by the publishers established in 1884 with a yearly subscription set at $1.50 and notes second class matter status at the Browning post office per the 1879 act.
A pithy reflection urges focusing on present gifts rather than what’s missing. It questions whether weddings prompt curious speculation about why a partner chose the other.
The W S of C S met September 19 with Mrs Marie Warren presiding in the president's absence. Two songs were sung and prayer offered. Roll call highlighted a favorite picture as officers were reelected for another year and scripture was quoted. The group dismissed with the Lord's Prayer.
Warren and vicinity residents participated in 4-H Call Show in Milan and Linn County Club Achievement Day in Linneus. Neighbors visited relatives, attended gatherings, and shared travel and silo filling news during the week.
A fine rain Sunday relieved drought concerns as cisterns ran dry. Mrs. Wil Brookshier returned to Cushing Oklahoma after a visit with daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McCollum and others visited at Johnnie Stephenson's home.
Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Carrie Morris and Arthur Morris include Mrs. Gertie Orr of Chicago NL, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Amon, Mr. and Mrs. John Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Turner Irksville Mo, Mrs. Chas. Mikel Greentop Mo, and Miss Norah Morris. Evening callers arrive, and visitors travel from Des Moines and Milan. T.S. Lytle moved houses for Arthur Morris and Dean Grisamer. Harold Wayne Taylor pre enrolled at Columbia University. school opens September 30.
Mrs. Allen Bauswell is slowly improving after a serious operation. She and her daughter Bonnie are staying at the Roy Knifong home this week.
Grantsville notices recount Sunday visits by the Montgomery and Gall families and gatherings at the Bagley and Urbach homes. Local residents travel to Excelsior Springs and Nortonville for hospital and family matters while others attend a state farm conference and a Happy Workers Club meeting with a watermelon feast and 50 attendees.
Rain fell in the vicinity on Sunday evening as families including the Burkholders and Smiths shared meals and greetings. Guests from Brookfield and Purdin joined Mrs. W. J. Burkholder, with others visiting churches, Fall Festival events, and extended family in nearby towns.
Vern Thudhum attends Iowa State University in Iowa City. Arthur Coram works on his house. Mr and Mrs Herbert Pepper with sons shop in New Boston Saturday afternoon. The Curtisters attend church in Purdin and dine with the Bagleys. Earl Campbell attends Achievement Day in Linneus on the 19th. Art Tripp shops in Brookfield Saturday evening. Thellum family and Gary move to New Boston to manage the farmers Exchange Store. Charley Pearler visits son-in-law Glen Bailey and daughter.
A large crowd attended the last rites for Josh Bumgarner held last Thursday afternoon in Purdin. Distants listed include Eva Helms of Chillicothe George Bumgarner and several Brookfield area residents with visits noted among local families.
Mr Buddie Saliee and Mrs Saliee along with Mrs Mary Molloy were seen shopping in the town of Vurdin on Saturday, a sight noted by local witnesses.
Miss Ruth Goins and family traveled from Kansas City to spend the weekend with Mrs. Emma Goins. Several families visited relatives in Linneus and Brookfield, with Sunday calls at the Lee Wood and Emma Goins homes. Other locals hosted and joined in church and community gatherings around Hale and Purdie.
Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of Eugene MArtor deceased that I T R McArtor administrator will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri at Linneus on November 11 1916 T R McArtor Administrator September 19 1946
A reenlistment bonus of fifty dollars per year of active service is paid for each year since the last bonus or last entry into service. The reenlistment must occur within three months after the last honorable discharge. The rule applies to those who reenlist after completing active duty.
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